How to choose your postpartum tights size – a gentle and practical guide | dp

After giving birth, your body changes — sometimes quickly and sometimes slowly, and that’s totally okay. The goal of tights during this period is comfort, gentle support, and a good feeling of movement, without unnecessary pressure and without “fighting” for size.

Important note: If you had a complicated birth/surgery/continuous pain, you should consult a doctor or pelvic floor physiotherapist before returning to activity.

1) Comfort first: what should feel “right”

Good postpartum tights:

• Does not press hard on the stomach
• Does not slip when bending over/lifting a baby
• Does not create abrasions
• It's nice to sit with him for a long time.

2) Choose the right cut for this period

Usually most convenient:

• High and soft waist: gives a feeling of stability without “suffocating.”
• Wide waistband: Distributes pressure more comfortably.
• Elastic but not “stiff” fabric: moves with you, not against you.

If you have sensitive stomach area:

• Look for a less “compressible” fabric
• Sometimes one size up in the first period feels more right.

3) How to measure at home to choose a size easily

If you don't have the strength to guess:

1. Waist circumference measurements (at the navel or slightly above, wherever is comfortable for you)
2. Hip circumference measurements (widest part)
3. Compare to the size chart on the website

Tip: During this period, your hip/waist can change — so it's best to choose based on your current measurement, not your "pre-pregnancy" measurement.

4) What to do if you are “in between sizes”

Simple question:

• If you want tights for everyday wear/light walks → the larger size will usually be more comfortable.
• If you're already returning to training and want stability in your hips → you can go for the smaller one, only as long as it doesn't cause pressure/pain.

Mirror check:

• Small squat / sit-up / knee lift
  If the tights stay in place and don't bother you, that's right.

5) Transparency and resilience in a time of “real” movement

After giving birth, you move around the house a lot:

• Pick up a baby
• bend
• Go/get organized quickly
  Therefore, it is worth emphasizing:
• Good tightness in movement
• Non-irritating seams
• Fabric that doesn't "wrinkle" quickly

6) Proper washing to keep it looking good

To make tights last:

• Cold wash/up to 30°
• Turn side
• Without conditioner (if possible)
• Drying onions / avoid strong dryer

Brief summary

The “right” postpartum size is the one that fits you now—not the one you used to. Choose a high, soft waist, comfortable fabric, and a size that allows for breathability and movement.